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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,967 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 16.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Wooster than University of St Thomas ($57,050.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than University of St Thomas ($28,976 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 7.3% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,587 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($42,315 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 35 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Wooster (56.3%)
University of St Thomas vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or Wooster? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wooster and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of St Thomas (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $10,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster and University of St Thomas graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- The College of Wooster and University of St Thomas graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/